The eight men were arrested on suspicion of soliciting prostitution. Thirteen women were also arrested, and no minors were recovered in the sting, police said.

In a video posted on his firm's website, Taguchi references his experience as a former Alameda County prosecutor. NBC Bay Area has learned he worked as a deputy district attorney for two years, starting in 1988.

Taguchi could not be reached for comment, as he was out of town, according to staff at his firm.